Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup peeled, chopped fresh tumeric (can substitute with 2 tablespoons ground
  • tumeric)
  • 1/4 cup peeled, chopped galangal
  • 1 cup cilantro stems
  • 1/2 cup peeled, chopped garlic
  • 3 stalks lemon grass, chopped, white part only
  • 1/2 cup fish sauce (3 Crab brand)
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup peeled shallots
  • 1/2 cup toasted Thai bird chiles
  • 5 tablespoons, coarse ground coriander seed
  • 2 tablespoons toasted, coarse ground cumin seed
  • 2 tablespoons toasted, coarse ground black peppercorn
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 cups peanut oil (could substitute with canola oil, but the taste is far superior with
  • Lion & Globe peanut oil)

Method

  • Using a food processor and a sharp metal blade, puree the tumeric, galangal, cilantro, garlic lemon grass and lime juice.
  • Make sure a smooth puree is achieved.
  • Add shallots, chiles, spices and salt.
  • While pureeing, drizzle in the oil.
  • Check for seasoning.
  • Can store in refrigerator and will hold at least 2 weeks.